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Nigeria Launches National Employment Policy 2025: A Bold Step Toward Inclusive Growth and Decent Work for All

The Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), has officially launched the National Employment Policy (NEP) 2025. This policy serves as a strategic framework designed to enhance youth empowerment,...

From awareness to action: Strengthening MSMEs with tools for ethical and sustainable business practices

NECA and the ILO trained 80 MSME focal persons in Lagos and Niger States on ethical and sustainable business practices using the Child Labour Reporting Template. The workshops strengthen compliance, improve reporting, and help enterprises tackle...

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

Nigerian employers are taking decisive steps towards stronger engagement on ESG and responsible business practices

Fact sheet

Nigeria: Leveraging social protection for inclusive climate action and a just transition

This note has been developed to inform the government, social partners and other stakeholders on how social protection systems can play a pivotal role in supporting a just transition in Nigeria.

ILO Partnership with NECA Delivers Green Skills and Sustainability Workshop to MSMEs in Nigeria

In recognition of the urgent global and national need to transition towards a sustainable, low-carbon economy, the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), convened a...

Global webinar spotlights innovative approaches to addressing informality through the social and solidarity economy

The ILO–WIEGO joint webinar highlighted the role of the social and solidarity economy (SSE) in addressing informality, drawing on ILO standards and resolutions. It featured country cases from Argentina, Colombia, India and Nigeria, and explored how...

ATUMNET Members Strengthen Capacity to Promote Fair Recruitment for African Migrant Workers

ATUMNET members met in Nairobi to strengthen their capacity to promote fair recruitment and develop shared advocacy messages to support the rights of African migrant workers.

Nigeria outlines key priorities to foster responsible and inclusive business practices

Nigeria’s tripartite stakeholders have outlined priority actions to promote responsible and sustainable business conduct for the realization of decent work in line with the ILO MNE Declaration.

Nigeria rallies stakeholders for inclusive jobs future at NEC capacity workshop

The Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment (FMLE) with support from the ILO within the framework of GIZ’s SKYE II and ZME programmes convened a two-day workshop in Keffi to strengthen the institutional capacity of the National Employment Council...

ILO Strengthens Institutional Capacity for Sustainable Use of Just Transition Assessment Model in Nigeria

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has successfully conducted a capacity-building workshop to enhance the application of the Just Transition Assessment Model (JTAM) in Nigeria. 

International Year of Cooperatives 2025

ILO strengthens cooperatives to tackle child labour in Nigeria’s cocoa and gold sectors

The ILO’s ACCEL Africa project held a Training of Trainers in Akure, Nigeria, to strengthen cooperatives in cocoa and artisanal gold mining communities across Ondo, Osun, and Niger States. Using ILO tools (Think.COOP, Start.COOP, My.COOP), the...

Inter-Regional Dialogue Between Africa and Arab States Strengthens Collaboration on Migrant Worker Protection

An inter-regional dialogue in Abuja brought together African and Arab State partners to strengthen collaboration on migrant worker protection, review progress under ATUMNET, and set priorities for more worker-centred labour migration governance.

Ensuring Workplace Safety in the Digital Age: A Call for Action

As artificial intelligence (AI) and digitalization reshape industries, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and Nigerian Tripartite partners stress the urgency of adapting occupational safety frameworks. By integrating technology responsibly,...

ILO and Partners Unveil €60 Million Investment in Nigeria’s Social Protection and Health Systems

To enhance social protection, health access, and resilience-building, the International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and the Danish Refugee Council (DRC), with funding...

FAIRWAY migration

ILO expands FAIRWAY programme to advance decent work for African migrant workers in the Arab States

New four-year initiative to support African migrant workers targets key sectors such as care and construction to address rights gaps and enhance regional cooperation.

Our impact, their story

From struggle to strength: Mary's journey to end child labour

When Mary lost her husband, she feared her children's dreams would be lost too. With no support and mounting struggles, she decided to pull one of her daughters out of school to help on her farm. But through the ILO's ACCEL Africa project, Mary...

Leaflet

Project Brief: The FAIRWAY programme phase 2

The FAIRWAY Programme Phase II is a four-year interregional development cooperation initiative, supported by SDC, that aims to improve conditions for migrant workers by strengthening labour migration governance in the labour migration corridor...

Culture and Creative Economy

African cultural and creative sector sets roadmap for decent jobs and inclusive growth

Government representatives, sectoral unions and employers’ organizations from the Culture and Creative Economy from across Africa joined forces in Johannesburg to develop national roadmaps aimed at promoting decent work and unlocking the full...

ILO leads development of Nigeria’s Just Transition roadmap for a sustainable and inclusive economy

The International Labour Organization (ILO), in collaboration with national and international partners, is spearheading the development of Nigeria’s Just Transition Roadmap (JTRN). This initiative aims to guide the country’s shift toward a...

ILO equips Nigerian youth to lead the fight against child labour

Through the ACCEL Africa project, the ILO has strengthened the capacity of young Nigerians to combat child labour and advocate for decent work. A three-day training in Lagos equipped youth leaders with advocacy skills, digital tools, and strategies...